MARKHAM —Following a contested nomination that saw over 6000 local Liberal members join the Party, Markham City Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci was elected as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for the new riding of Markham—Unionville.

“We deserve a progressive provincial government that supports women at home and at work, provides families with quality health care and education, and grows the economy by leveraging our strengths and diversity in every sector,” said Collucci, adding, “And, at the end of the work day, people should be able to get home in time for dinner, spend time with their children and enjoy other activities. I believe Ontario Liberals are the ones to keep delivering on this vision, and I’m honoured to be part of their team,” she said.

Markham Mayor Scarpitti endorsed Collucci, saying, “I have witnessed Amanda's commitment to public service, especially her advocacy for seniors and youth in our community. When she represents us at the province, I know that will result in good things for Markham.”

A mother of two, Amanda Yeung Collucci immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in the 1990s, working her way to earn her high-school diploma and graduating from York University in economics. She then worked in sales and increasingly senior roles at IBM, before she became a small-business owner. She is an executive member of the Association of Chinese-Canadian Entrepreneurs, is a fund-raiser to support the Markham Stouffville Hospital and serves on her school council. She was the first Chinese-Canadian woman elected to Markham City Council, in 2014.

(Toronto) Amid accusations from PC Party Members and former executive members that Patrick Brown’s PC Party is stuffing ballot boxes and fixing nomination meetings,Rick Dykstra, the President of the PC Party, submitted sworn testimony to a court highlighting the contempt Brown’s PC Party has for their own party members and their nomination process.

"The nomination meeting is not determinative of who will ultimately be listed on the ballot as a PC party candidate in the general election... There is no requirement in the Election Act, the Constitution or the rules that the party leader must endorse,or can only endorse, the nomination contestant who is successful at the nomination meeting."(Rick Dykstra, CBC News, July 10, 2017)

This sworn affidavit makes a mockery of promises made by Patrick Brown about the PC nomination process, claiming, “I want to make sure that our nominations are transparent, fair and democratic.” (Media Availability; May 11, 2017).

Shockingly, it is in that same affidavit, CBC reports, the PC Party used “demographic analysis” rather than the votes of the party membership to deny the party nomination to a candidate who happens to wear a turban.

Selling Conservative party memberships, holding a nomination and taking money from people who think that they have a vote, and then endorsing the party leader’s choice instead is not the definition of transparency, fairness or democracy. It’s just the opposite.

Patrick Brown has also repeatedly expressed his trust in Rick Dykstra and his process saying, “The party president, the party executive director, run a very fair, transparent process.” (Media Availability; May 4, 2017). However, Rick Dykstra and Bob Stanley’s recent controversies with PC nominations have been the exact opposite.

The PC party has approximately 45 more nominations that will be held prior to the 2018 election, including in Beaches—East York, Davenport, Don Valley East, Etobicoke North, Parkdale—High Park, Spadina—Fort York, Toronto Centre, Toronto—Danforth, Toronto—St. Paul’s, and York South--Weston; but based on the PC President Rick Dykstra’s revelations, the entire PC nomination process is a scam.

The Ontario Liberal Party is pleased to announce the Scarborough--Agincourt Liberal Provincial Association this weekend nominated Soo Wong to run for reelection in the upcoming June 2018 general election.

“I’m honoured to be nominated to run for reelection, to build on the work we’ve been doing to serve the community,” said Soo Wong. “It has been an absolute joy representing Scarborough-Agincourt over the past 6 years and I look forward to earning the community’s trust again in the upcoming election. I’ll be knocking on doors, campaigning on Liberal values of building a strong economy to support progressive policies that help Ontarians in their everyday lives and I’ll also be championing our local issues like jobs, childcare, education, seniors and OHIP+ youth pharmacare.”

Wong is the first female Chinese-Canadian to be elected to the Ontario Legislature and has represented the riding of Scarborough--Agincourt since 2011. In addition to being a dedicated MPP, she serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

“At Queen's Park, Soo has been a consistent champion on matters that are important to her community. They include health care, education, housing, transit, seniors and youth care. I am excited that Soo is our candidate and will be able to continue to be an effective advocate for Scarborough—Agincourt,” said Sylvia Pusey, a long-time resident of Scarborough—Agincourt.

Wong has worked in healthcare for over 25 years and before running for MPP was a school board trustee. Very active in the community, Wong can often be found at local events and volunteers at the Reading Circle, Bridlewood Public Library.

Scarborough — The Ontario Liberal Party is pleased to announce Mitzie Hunter will be seeking re-election as the Ontario Liberal candidate for the 42nd Ontario general election.

Hunter was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2013 as MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood and was appointed as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community and Social Services. She served as Associate Minister of Finance responsible for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, which led to an agreement in principle from the Federal Government that the Canadian Pension Plan be enhanced for all Canadians, and currently serves as Minister of Education.

“It’s been an honour to be a strong voice for Scarborough-Guildwood at Queen’s Park, and I am proud to once again represent Kathleen Wynne’s Ontario Liberal team,” said Hunter at last evening's nomination. “The Ontario Liberals are the only team with an effective plan to deliver on the needs of our community, foster further economic growth, and help create more opportunities for our families and youth.”

Hunter was joined by Deputy Premier Deb Matthews and members of the Scarborough-Guildwood community at this evening’s nomination meeting.

“We have been so fortunate to have someone as dedicated as Mitzie as our MPP here in Scarborough-Guildwood,” said Lawrence Dawkins, Riding President. “Her passion and dedication for the community are evident through her advocacy for literacy, mental health services and transit expansion, and I know she will continue to advocate effectively for our community once re-elected.”

Prior to entering into politics, Hunter was Chief Executive Officer of CivicAction, where she worked to solve some of our toughest social, economic and environmental challenges. She was also previously the Chief Administrative Officer of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation where she fought for good quality affordable housing, and economic opportunities for youth, and was Vice-President with Goodwill Industries and a Regional Director at Bell Canada.

(Queen’s Park) This afternoon, Scarborough—Rouge River MPP Raymond Cho and the PC caucus voted against Bill 132, the Fair Hydro Act. This important bill reduces electricity bills for all residential consumers and as many as half a million small businesses and farms, starting this summer. This is the largest electricity rate cut in the history of Ontario.

Today the PCs voted against:

· Immediate relief in the short-term by reducing electricity bills by 25% on average and up to 40-50% for low-income Ontarians and those living in eligible rural and northern communities.

· Medium-term relief by holding electricity rates at inflation for the next four years.

· Broadening the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to expand benefits and ensure it is funded by government instead of ratepayers, reducing bills for all.

· Removing the delivery charge for all on-reserve First Nations residential customers.

PC Leader Patrick Brown claimed he would be different from his predecessor by being less partisan. Unfortunately, Mr. Brown and his party have voted against the single-largest reduction to electricity rates in Ontario’s history, without putting forward a single policy idea of their own.

Patrick Brown’s PC Party seems determined to oppose any plans that help Ontarians. As with OHIP+ and the balanced budget, when the Government of Ontario puts forth progressive policies and fairness, the PC Party continues to offer rhetoric without any alternatives.

“Our relationship with the province is a vitally important one, and I’m encouraged to see that the 2016 Ontario Budget acknowledges Toronto’s priorities includingtransit and housing. I welcome the province’s commitment to SmartTrack and look forward to working collaboratively to deliver this important project to the people of Toronto.”

DAVID AGNEW, PRESIDENT, SENECA COLLEGE & CHAIR, COLLEGES ONTARIO

"The government is committed to producing a stronger workforce for the new economy. We are pleased that college education was a priority in this year's budget."

NEIL TUROK, DIRECTOR, PERIMETER INSTITUTE

“This ongoing support, coupled with investment from other public and private partners, will see the Institute accelerate its pursuit of scientific breakthroughs that will advance basic understanding and drive discovery, innovation, and prosperity inthe 21st century. The Institute will also strengthen further its training and educational outreach activities to encourage and develop young scientists and innovators here in Ontario. By supporting Perimeter’s growth as a centre ofscientific excellence, the Province is making a cost-effective, high-impactinvestment in our collective future.”

GABRIELLE ROSS-MARQUETTE, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE, CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS

"We have a lot to celebrate today with this commitment to fairness, equityand justice for students.”

DAVID LINDSAY, PRESIDENT & CEO, COUNTIL OF ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES

“This new system will provide a more accurate reflection of the actual lower cost of tuition in Ontario and encourage greater participation in postsecondary education.”

“With this new funding, the government has clearly committed to strengthenprimary care as the foundation of Ontario’s health system. This investment now puts interprofessional primary care teams onto more equal footing to attract and keep the skilled professionals needed to deliver better care, better health and better value for Ontarians.”

JANIS CRAMP, ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH ONTARIO

“AMHO is pleased that the government has also invested a further $178 million over three years under Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy, including construction of up to 1,500 new supportive housing units over the long-term.”

KEITH BROOKS, DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE

“We applaud Ontario for its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in a low-carbon economy. In this budget, Ontario has confirmed its intention to maintain its role as a climate leader. We’re pleased Ontario is moving forward with cap-and-trade, and has committed proceeds from cap-and-trade to actions that will further cut carbon. From cleaner air, to more energy efficient homes, to assistance with electric vehicles, taking action on climate changeand enacting cap-and-trade will not only help the environment and the economy, it will make life in this province better.”

SEVAUN PALVETZIAN, CEO, CIVIC ACTION

“The budget continues to show historic investment in infrastructure of $137 billion over the next 10 years with $178 million over three years for housing subsidies and benefits including the construction of up to 1,500 new supportive housing units.These are investments that are needed and worth celebrating. With 100,000 – 150,000 people coming to the GTHA each year, we encouragethe Province to work closely with municipalities to ensure priority projects areidentified, funded, and red tape removed so we can see shovels in the groundfaster.”

MITCHELL COHEN, PRESIDENT, THE DANIELS CORPORATION

“We are thrilled that the budget recognizes the importance of investing in affordablehousing, and that particular recognition is given to both Homelessness Preventionand the construction of new supportive housing units. These investments will create jobs that will have an immediate economic benefit. As importantly,investments in supportive housing and reducing chronic homelessness willsignificantly reduce health care costs.”

DR. ANGELA MAILIS, CHAIR, ACTION ONTARIO

On behalf of ACTION Ontario, a not for profit organization for patients with chronic pain, including pain from Shingles and Post Herpetic Neuralgia, we are delighted with today's announcement for a Shingles Immunization Program for Seniors aged 65-70 years of age! Given our ageing population, every effort to keep our seniorshealthy maintaining their quality of life and reducing health care utilization, is prudent and welcome.

CHERYL JENSEN, PRESIDENT, ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

"I applaud the efforts by the government to help ensure more Ontarians have access to a quality postsecondary education. We believe education is one of the best ways to ensure a better quality of life for your family, and new investmentsin college-based applied research - as outlined in the budget - is an important boost to innovation within our communities. We also congratulate the province for theircontinued investment in postsecondary education and training for First Nations,Métis, and Inuit learners."

“Ontario’s Naturopathic Doctors are in support of minimizing patients’ demands on the Ontario Drug Benefit Program and firmly stand behind Naturopathic Medicine’s ability to provide early intervention and reduce patients’ reliance on prescription medication.”

"Ontario's 2016 budget is a positive step to setting the stage for a modernized approach to helping Ontarians with their housing and support needs. We look forward to the formal announcement of the Province's updated LTAHS that will empower communities to better resolve local housing issues and bring us closer to the important goal of ending homelessness.”

“We’re pleased that this government is continuing to demonstrate leadership by committing funds to ending violence against Indigenous women, including providing additional support to Aboriginal women’s shelters.”

SHARLEEN STEWART, PRESIDENT, SEIU HEALTHCARE

“In the face of a challenging fiscal situation, investing in homecare and frontlineworkers is the right way to transform healthcare by meeting the growing needs ofthose who rely on quality care. SEIU Healthcare looks forward to continuing to work with the Ontario Government to ensure these investments continue into the future.”

ALLAN THOMPSON, MAYOR, CALEDON & VICE-CHAIR, ROMA

“The Town of Caledon, as part of the South Western Intelligent Fibre Technology Municipalities (SWIFT) was pleased to see the Province commit to a fundingpartnership. This will go a long way in connecting rural Ontario and help to create a sustainable rural economy.”

JOSEPH MCDONALD, PRESIDENT, AUTISM ONTARIO“(Ontario’s 2016) budget announcement will change the course of history for so many deserving families. The calls for change from Autism Ontario have clearly been heard, and we applaud this government for standing with us in our efforts to build a brighter future.”

ROB BURLIE, PRESIDENT, OGRA“I am pleased to see that the Government of Ontario remains committed toimplementation of its Building Together strategy. This program will providethe infrastructure investments that are needed for Ontario’s municipalities and First Nations to grow and prosper.”

JIM MADDER, PRESIDENT, CONFEDERATION COLLEGE“I’m just absolutely thrilled…As part of that changing economy, changing economicbase that we have, we need to have more local manufacturing that occurs. We’ve got some great things going on, the myZone that’s on campus and (the Ontario Budget) will allow us to grow it, and allow us to graduate more students in manufacturing and have them stay in the area and support greater manufacturing throughout Northwestern Ontario.”

BARRY STEINBERY, CEO, CONSULTING ENGINEERS OF ONTARIO“Queen’s Park is showing a commitment to sound, evidence-based decision making, and to dedicated revenue streams to fund these important investments. These arecrucial to elements for delivering successful improvements for Ontarians.”

JAN DE SILVA, PRESIDENT & CEO, TORONTO REGION BOARD OF TRADE“We commend the Premier for recognizing the necessity to invest in productivity enhancing transportation infrastructure.”

KAREN MICHELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COUNCIL OF ACADEMIC HOSPITALS OF ONTARIO“Health research makes Ontario healthier, wealthier and smarter. We welcomethe announcement of increased funding for Ontario hospitals.”

ELIZABETH MULHOLLAND, CEO, PROSPER CANADA"We commend the Ontario government for its vision and leadership in puttingthe financial empowerment supports in place that struggling Ontario families need to build a stronger financial future. There is growing evidence that these supports,together, are highly effective at helping people with low incomes to move from day-to-day survival to real opportunity. We are delighted that the Ontariogovernment is leading the way by investing in these supports as part of its povertyreduction efforts."

PATRICK LECLERC, PRESIDENT & CEO, CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION"We're happy to see the ongoing focus on transit in Ontario, today's innovation funding announcement for CUTRIC is an important milestone in furthering Canadaas a leader in transit innovation. In addition to commitments made in last year's budget we're also encouraged to see that transit is a category that will benefit from the proposed cap-and-trade system."

AMIT CHAKMA, PRESIDENT, WESTERN UNIVERSITY“Working together, our universities are uniquely positioned to build greater economic activity for our cities and region. We are buoyed by the possibilities this funding holds for research, innovation and a dynamic knowledge-based economy in Ontario.”

JENNIFER LAIDLEY, INCOME SECURITY ADVOCACY CENTRE"Ending the dollar-for-dollar clawback is stellar news for single parents on social assistance.”

FERIDUN HAMDULLAHPUR, PRESIDENT & VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO“This consortium combines the existing strengths of three dynamic institutions in the heart of Ontario’s manufacturing region to ensure Ontario capitalizes on the transition from traditional manufacturing to manufacturing driven by knowledge and innovation. Our universities are uniquely positioned to lead the transition tomanufacturing driven by knowledge and innovation and make a lasting impact onthe economic prosperity of our province.”

KELLY GORMAN, SENIOR MANAGER, CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (ONTARIO)"As an organization dedicated to tobacco control and helping smokers quit, we applaud the Ontario government's commitment to invest further in smoking cessation programs.”

KIM DONALDSON, VICE PRESIDENT, ONTARIO, INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA"Auto insurance fraud continues to be a serious problem and has plagued the Ontario auto insurance system costing as much as $1.6 billion a year. We are thrilled to see the Government make the fight against fraud a priority."

PATRICK DEAN, PRESIDENT, MCMASTER UNIVERSITY“We have a great history of working with industry and university partners to createnew products and processes to give companies a competitive advantage. Ontario’s support for this partnership is a vote of confidence in our researchers and students and signals the province’s commitment to the economic future of our region.”

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada welcomes the newly elected Prime Minister and prays for his success in leading Canada to prosperity and advocate for world peace.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at congratulates Prime Minister-elect, Justin Trudeau, and his colleagues at the Liberal Party of Canada as they form a new majority government.The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at believes that loyalty to one’s country is a fundamental part of the Islamic faith. All members of the community from across Canada serve their country in everything good – as they have for the last 50 years. We believe that Canada is indeed strong not in spite of our differences but because of them.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at cherishes the values outlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his victory speech, stating “Canada was built by people from all corners of the world who worship every faith, who belong to every culture, who speak every language. We believe in our hearts that this country’s unique diversity is a blessing.”

“On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at, I welcome the new federal government and congratulate Prime Minister Trudeau, the Liberal Party and all members of parliament," said National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at, Mr. Lal Khan Malik.

Progressive Conservative Party Votes Against Protecting The Great Lakes

Progressive Conservative Party Votes Against Protecting The Great Lakes

PCs vote against Bill 66, The Great Lakes Protection Act

October 8,2015

(Queen’s Park) The Progressive Conservative party is standing in the way of a cleaner and healthier Great Lakes, by voting against Bill 66, the Great Lakes Protection Act.

Today at Queen’s Park, the PC party voted in the Ontario Legislature against legislation that will help preserve and sustain all of the Great Lakes.

“PC MPPs are standing in the way of our health, our environment, and cleaner and stronger Great Lakes,” said Liberal MPP Glen Murray. “The Great Lakes are vitally important to the people of Ontario for our drinking water, quality of life, and prosperity. We need to restore them now to continue to enjoy their benefits for this and future generations.”

Despite PC opposition, the bill passed third reading and will become law.

“The Great Lakes Protection Act will give the province new tools to restore and protect our Great Lakes, so they are drinkable, swimmable, and fishable,” said Murray. “The PCs must explain why they turned their backs on yet another effort by Ontarians to protect our fresh water supply.”

Murray added that the Great Lakes provide more than 80 per cent of our drinking water and are important to the people of Ontario for our economic prosperity. Over 95 per cent of Ontario's agricultural land is in the Great Lakes basin.

This ground-breaking piece of legislation will:

• Establish a Great Lakes Guardians’ Council including aboriginal, business, agricultural, environmental, and municipal representatives • Require the Environment Minister to maintain Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy, laying out priorities for Great Lakes protection Enable the Minister to set Great Lakes science-based targets • Enable the establishment of Geographically-Focused Initiatives to take focused action in priority coastal, watershed and other ecologically significant areas.

This approach to partnerships with local communities has worked well on Lake Simcoe. This bill bring those best practices to Great For more information: 416-577-6350

“The Liberal Leader should explain why he has threatened to reverse incomesplitting and force seniors and families to pay more tax.

This type of Liberal arrogance towards middle class Canadian families and seniors is all too familiar.

This is the same party that opposed the Universal Child Care Benefit because they thought parents would spend it on beer and popcorn.

And this is the same party that opposed every tax cut and measure our Government has introduced for families and seniors, measures that are saving $3,400 this year for average families and have taken nearly 400,000 seniors off of the tax rolls completely.

Our Government stands with Canadian families and seniors. We’ll continue toput more money in their pockets - where it belongs.”

Cambridge, Sept. 10, 2014 – Liberal leader Justin Trudeau will be hosting aWaterloo Region Community Meet and Greet tonight at École secondaire Père-René-de-Galinée in Cambridge, Ontario, as part of his campaign trail. Considering he has spent the last few months discriminating against and excluding candidates who uphold catholic moral teaching on life and familyissues from the Liberal party, Campaign Life Coalition condemns Trudeau for using a Catholic venue to push forward his anti-life political agenda.

“The fact that Trudeau’s meet and greet is held in a catholic school is a slapin the face to all those Liberals who uphold Catholic teaching on abortion and who have been excluded from running for political office within the Liberal party”, said Jim Hughes, President of Campaign Life Coalition. “I strongly encourage Catholic rate payers in the region to contact their trustees and demand that this event be canceled.”

Campaign Life Coalition demands an explanation from the Catholic schoolboard (Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud) as to why theyare allowing a political leader who is fundamentally and clearly at odds with Catholic moral teaching to speak in one of their schools.

About Campaign Life CoalitionCampaign Life Coalition is a national, non-profit organization involved inpolitical action and advocacy for legal and cultural change in Canada with respect to protecting human life and the family. It is non-partisan and encourages voting based on principles, not party. For more information visit http://www.campaignlifecoalition.com.

Liberal Party of Canada approves former UN official, Dr. Sven Spengemann, in Mississauga-Lakeshore

Liberal Party of Canada approves former UN official, Dr. Sven Spengemann, in Mississauga-Lakeshore.

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 14, 2014 /CNW/ - The Liberal Party of Canada has announced its approval of the candidacy of Dr. Sven Spengemann in the Mississauga-Lakeshore nomination race.

"This is an exciting opportunity to serve and represent the people of Mississauga-Lakeshore, and to offer my experience to make our community the best that it can be." says Sven.

Sven currently serves on the Boards of Directors of the United Way of Peel Region and the UTM Alumni Association. He is also an Advisor to the Peel Multicultural Council and an active volunteer at The Compass food bank in Port Credit.

Having emigrated with his family from Germany to Mississauga in 1981, the 47-year-old father of two maintains long-standing ties in the community and first became involved in the Liberal Party in 1993.

Sven has worked in the private sector, in academia, and in the Government of Canada, and he served as a senior United Nations official in Baghdad, where he led a UN team that advised the Iraqi Parliament on legislative and constitutional reforms. Sven holds degrees from the University of Toronto (Mississauga), Osgoode Hall Law School, and the College of Europe, and he earned his doctorate at Harvard Law School.

I would first like to begin by thanking the voters of Thornhill for their commitment to democracy in Ontario. You voted for a provincial representative that you trusted and that would ensure your loved ones have a secure future.

On Thursday night, Elections Ontario published election results showing that I had won by 85 votes. Yesterday, we learned of inaccuracies in the results reported by Elections Ontario in various polls, including 13 polls where the Liberal and PC tallies were affected. The overall riding results now show Ms. Martow with a lead of 85 votes.

It was obviously a disappointment to learn that Elections Ontario has reversed the result reported on election night. Moreover, we are alarmed at the number of what Elections Ontario deemed to be ‘transposition and minor clerical errors’ that led to this decision. Of 50,090 votes cast, the difference is less than 0.2% of all votes cast. When the results are as close as they were, it is imperative to ensure that every vote was counted properly.

The voters of Thornhill deserve to know that their votes counted and their will is reflected in the result. For that reason, my campaign will be requesting a judicial recount, to ensure the accuracy of the result.

In the meantime, I will continue to serve my constituents as City of Vaughan councillor for Ward 4.

We owe it to the voters of Thornhill, all candidates, and the hard-working volunteers of all campaigns to determine the complete, and accurate result.

For further information:Milton ChanOntario Liberal Party Campaign Manager, Thornhill 416-725-8556

(Toronto) Tim Hudak’s campaign to fire 100,000 Ontarians just didn’t take off. Why else would the PCs hold a desperate, last-minute negative press conference in front of a grounded Air Canada jet?

It would take 834 Air Canada A319s to accommodate the 100,000 people he would immediately fire. And the cuts will have disproportionate impact on young people leaving college and university, and entering the workforce for the first time.

When it comes to large scale layoffs that Hudak is proposing, workers with the least seniority are always the first to go.

His cuts would affect young workers in education as teachers and early childhood educators, and in health care as personal support workers.

Hudak will further hurt young workers by cancelling the Ontario Liberal Youth Jobs Strategy. Over 14,200 Ontarians under the age of 30 currently have jobs or have been through the program.

And the PCs have promised to make post-secondary tuition more expensive by eliminating the 30% Off Tuition Grant. The grant save families up to $1,780 per student.

Embroiled in a voter fraud scandal, Tim Hudak’s PC campaign attempted to divert attention suggesting there was something wrong with voice mail messages left by the Liberal Party. Tellingly, their so-called "complaint" to Elections Ontario failed to specify any actual problems with the Liberal broadcast.

We invite you to listen to the Liberal voice mail message for yourself and you will see that it is both CRTC compliant and fully above board.

https://soundcloud.com/audioupload2014/kitchener-centre-phone-message

To be clear, unlike the PC letters, no voters were misdirected to the wrong polling station.

And tonight on CP24, Tim Hudak claimed that the misleading PC letters were clearly labelled as coming from the PC Party on PC letterhead – both statements are absolutely false. None of the letters contained any PC identifiers whatsoever.